CD Changer: Service and Repair

Compact Disc (CD) Changer, Installing (1999 >)

The following describes the factory approved service installation of Volkswagen CD changers into New Beetle models from MY 1999 equipped with Volkswagen Sound System Radios.

CD changer: 1J6 035 111

Installation kit: IC0 098 201


NOTE:
- Always confirm CD changer and radio compatibility with your Parts Department.
- Carefully review all of the following instructions before proceeding with installation.
- Never install CD changer in a location, position, or manner other than specified by these instructions.


Installed position
Left rear of luggage compartment, just behind folding rear seat.

CD prep (changer cable and connector routing) visible from inside luggage compartment, at left rear wheel well.

Installing







- Lift luggage compartment carpet and cut as shown on carpet back.







- Note location of three CD changer bracket mounting holes (arrows).







- Remove CD changer harness connector cover.
- Release harness connector as shown.
- Locate cuffing mark inside cover.
- Cut marked area as shown -arrow-.







- Refit luggage compartment carpet (note area removed).







- Mount CD changer bracket -1- to floor using hex screws -2-.
- Tightening torque: 4.5 Nm (39 in lb)

CD changer, preparation







- Verify both CD changer position settings. Settings must be located on top.

If not, loosen lateral screws, slide them toward top into "V" position and tighten.
- Tightening torque: 3 Nm (27 in lb)


NOTE:
- CD playback will skip if switches are not set correctly.
- Always check/set switches prior to CD installation.
- Switches must move completely to their end positions.







- Attach support -1- to CD, install with screws -2-.
- Tightening torque: 3 Nm (27 in lb)
- Connect CD Changer harness cable connector (arrow).
- Place connectors -1- in bracket and CD Changer in bracket.







Connectors should be in same side of harness support (arrow).
- Install CD cover -1- and ensure tips at bottom of cover align with slots in bracket.
- Secure with phillips screws on top.


NOTE:
- Radio should be programmed with VAG 1551/1552.
- Radio diagnostic system not will work, if radio is not coded.